1. scottysauce

   10

   The iPad iteration not only retains all of the gameplay that made the board game so great, but it does so with a gorgeous presentation and intuitive controls. The beautiful maps have all been delicately reproduced here, alongside the card art and the general feel of the game. Characters that had previously only appeared in instruction manuals or on the box are brought to life as avatars and menu characters. The music and sound effects are a perfect match for what’s on screen. Overall, this is a beautiful package. When you first boot up Ticket to Ride, you’ll have access to only a single game mode – the USA map featured in the original release. Since 2004, a number of spin-offs and expansions have been released and Days of Wonder has included many of these here as in-app purchases. At launch, players can purchase the USA 1910 expansion, Ticket to Ride Europe, and Ticket to Ride Switzerland. The inclusion of these is remarkable for a number of reasons. First off, it’s almost impossible to discuss these expansions (or the main game, for that matter) without mentioning the price. On the Days of Wonder website Ticket to Ride Europe goes for $50. The USA 1910 expansion goes for $20. Switzerland is out of print and goes for an arm and a leg on eBay. You’re picking up this new content for literally pennies on the dollar. More important than money, though, is what this additional content brings to the table. We’re not just talking about new maps – we’re talking about whole new experiences. Switzerland is a smaller map designed for only 2-3 players and adds new gameplay elements like tunnels and country-to-country tickets. Europe brings in the idea of train stations. USA 1910 brings in a variety of Destination Tickets. These are expansions that radically modify the base gameplay, and Days of Wonder managed to not only include them, but to get them working flawlessly. There are other expansions and editions out there for the print version of the game (Nordic Countries, Europa 1912, Marklin), so we’ll keep our fingers crossed that Days of Wonder decides to add those too. Ticket to Ride on the iPad only has one real shortcoming, and it’s a biggie – the game lacks any form of local multiplayer. Sure you can play a solo game against AI opponents, but if you want to pass-and-play with your wife, friends, or co-workers, you’re completely out of luck. On the one hand, I can see the issue – if more than one person is playing on the same device, how do you make it so that opposing players don’t see each others cards? On the other hand... come on. Ticket to Ride is a board game, and like all board games it’s meant to be enjoyed with friends. Removing that face-to-face competition takes a lot of wind out of the game’s sails, and may even be a dealbreaker for some. After all – not everybody likes to play online. If it wasn’t for the lack of local multiplayer, Ticket to Ride would easily take the crown of best iOS board game from Carcassonne. Without it though, Ticket to Ride drops from brilliantly perfect to only damned-near brilliantly perfect. As far as print-to-digital board game translations go, Ticket to Ride is second to none. Every inch of the original game has been lovingly recreated, new maps are plentiful and cheap, and the online play is spot on. Whether you’re a veteran of the board game or this is your first time riding the rails, Ticket to Ride is an absolute must-have for the iPad. Buy it now and thank me later.… Expand

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2. Ryha2000

   10

   The most recent update added pass to play which is the only complaint I have heard about the game. I went through several games last night and the implementation is flawless. The game includes a great video tutorial and in game tips in your first game. Also you can play a single player round of the game in 10 or 15 minutes!… Expand

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3. Olvenskol

   10

   Incredibly well-polished implementation of a great board game. I actually find this to be more fun than the board game itself since you avoid all the setup time. My wife and I played this a ton while traveling in Europe by train ;)… Expand

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